[alwass89]

Earlier today Hiby announced the R3 II 2025 edition. This DAP now utilizes the same upgraded X1600E SoC and the same new UI as the R1. Battery life on single ended output is increased from 15hr to 19hr, but output power on balanced is down a little from 380mW@32Ω to 340mW@32Ω.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19bpxVwtFD/

HiBy R3II 2025, one of the most popular HiByOS players is finally making a comeback!
Selling price : $179
All-new X1600E SoC | All-new intuitive UI | 340mW@32Ω High output power | Dual ES9219C | 4.4mm BAL + 3.5mm PO.....
Get one:
https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-r3-ii-2025

 

[tomaster]

Earlier today Hiby announced the R3 II 2025 edition. This DAP now utilizes the same upgraded X1600E SoC and the same new UI as the R1. Battery life on single ended output is increased from 15hr to 19hr, but output power on balanced is down a little from 380mW@32Ω to 340mW@32Ω.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19bpxVwtFD/

HiBy R3II 2025, one of the most popular HiByOS players is finally making a comeback!
Selling price : $179
All-new X1600E SoC | All-new intuitive UI | 340mW@32Ω High output power | Dual ES9219C | 4.4mm BAL + 3.5mm PO.....
Get one:
https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-r3-ii-2025

X1600 is the same as x1000 so not much of an upgrade.

 

[hmss007]

I'd like to see them do a software upgrade on the R3 II to this new UI.

 

[kalibri]

The OG R3 II still has some glaring bugs they should fix. I doubt it though.

 

[imackler]

I've got a Hiby R3 Pro (not saber). I'm listening single-ended to Truthear Hexa or Koss Porta Pro/KSC75. So, the iems/headphones are not demanding to drive. I'm listening to local files only, not streaming. With new entries from Hiby, Shanling, Fiio, etc, is there any reason to upgrade for sound quality or UI? Especially helpful would be people who've used the Hiby R3 Pro and upgraded (or didn't!). Thanks!

 

[rlw6534]

I've got a Hiby R3 Pro (not saber). I'm listening single-ended to Truthear Hexa or Koss Porta Pro/KSC75. So, the iems/headphones are not demanding to drive. I'm listening to local files only, not streaming. With new entries from Hiby, Shanling, Fiio, etc, is there any reason to upgrade for sound quality or UI? Especially helpful would be people who've used the Hiby R3 Pro and upgraded (or didn't!). Thanks!

I personally prefer the OG R3 Pro (Cirrus Logic) over the newer models. I do wish the firmware would get more updates though. I have the R3 Pro 2022 and the R3II (not 2025)...

 

[XTF1]

I've got a Hiby R3 Pro (not saber). I'm listening single-ended to Truthear Hexa or Koss Porta Pro/KSC75. So, the iems/headphones are not demanding to drive. I'm listening to local files only, not streaming. With new entries from Hiby, Shanling, Fiio, etc, is there any reason to upgrade for sound quality or UI? Especially helpful would be people who've used the Hiby R3 Pro and upgraded (or didn't!). Thanks!

Being a Head-Fier is enough of a reason to upgrade, isn’t it?

I have a R3- Pro Saber somewhere, and a R3-II. To me, the PEQ feature, in addition to MSEB, was the most significant upgrade. I kinda of lost track, but I think PEQ is not available on your R3 ???

Why a significant upgrad? With PEQ you could “explore around” your Hexa and KSC75, and determine what could be the real, valuable, upgrade: new IEMs and/or headphones

 

[Polky74]

Practically from what I read between the lines it clearly says "Anyone who has the R3 PRO or the R3 PRO Saber should hold on to them because there is no reason to replace them with the new R3s" Did I read that correctly?